Sore Muscles: ice/heat/epsom salts?

Is it an injury or DOMs? If it's DOMs (delayed onset muscle soreness) - light cardio to keep the blood flowing (e.g. a nice walk, nothing too strenuous), foam rollering/trigger point, occasionally I do Epsom salt baths but that's mostly because I just like baths!

I have some level of DOMs all the time (I workout six days a week doing various things). My routine to manage DOMs is to foam roller every day, stretch with every gym session, do yin yoga a few times a week (SO good for tight, sore muscles) and a long active recovery walk once a week. But I'm a gym bunny and also trying to keep previous injuries from flaring up. If you're just starting out, I'd suggest some light cardio and stretching. A bath is always nice too.

Your gym might have some so you can try them out first. They're usually stashed near the core or stretcYou can order them from heaps of places online - I'm in a different country to you so just hop on Google. There are different 'strengths', some are much firmer and have rubber spikes on them. I don't recommend starting with those! Ouch! I also have a small rubber ball which I use for my calves bf suss that's a problem area for me. There are heaps of instructional videos which show you how to foam roller.

Here's an article that explains DOMs
http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/injuries/a/doms.htm

So heat works for aching in muscles...love epsom salts and soak in a bath tub as well. Ice for swelling and also elevation for said swelling. I am intrigued by the whole foam roller thing....going to google it later. I also stretch a lot. light exercise really helps with soreness and fatigue. It you are fighting fatigue or soreness in a particular area, run ice cold water from a shower over that body part. Also ice water will refresh your feet...unbelievable...also walking on grass covered with dew in bare feet...you will feel rejuvenated.